Why Does My Dog Cover Her Face With Her Paws? (Simple Reasons Explained!)

Okay, so the other day, I noticed my little furball, Daisy, doing something super weird. She kept covering her face with her paws! I was like, "What in the world is going on?" I grabbed my phone and started, you know, doing what any modern dog parent does – going straight into the internet search.

Digging for Answers

First, I just typed in "dog covers face with paws" into the search bar. Honestly, I saw a bunch of stuff. Some people said it was about being submissive, others said it was about being playful or that they are trying to get attention from people. It's really hard to tell which of saying is right, so I decided to dig a little bit further to figure it out.

So, I observed Daisy more closely. When did she do it? Was she tired? Was she playing? Was I doing anything specific?

My Little Experiment

• Observation 1: Naptime Snuggles. I noticed she did it a lot when she was settling down for a nap, especially if the sun was shining directly on her. I'm thinking, "Okay, maybe she's just blocking the light?" It's like she's pulling a blanket over her head, but she's using her paws instead.
• Observation 2: Playtime! Sometimes, when we were playing, she'd roll onto her back, paws up, and kind of "hide" her face. This seemed more playful, like a "peek-a-boo" kind of thing. It felt more like she was being silly and trying to get me to engage with her.
• Observation 3:The "I'm Sorry" Look. Once, she'd chewed on my slipper (again!), and when I showed it to her with a slightly stern voice, she immediately covered her face. It was like she was saying, "Oh no, I'm in trouble!" I admit, it was hard to stay "mad" when she looked so darn cute.

Putting It All Together

So, after watching her for a few days and reading some random information, I've come to my own conclusions about Daisy's face-covering habit:

I think for Daisy, it's a mix of things. Sometimes it's about comfort (blocking light or just getting cozy). Sometimes it's about playfulness and wanting to interact. And, yes, sometimes it seems to be a little bit of an "I'm sorry" or "I'm shy" gesture.

It really made me realize how much dogs communicate with their bodies. It is not like they can just tell us what's up! I'm definitely going to keep paying closer attention to her little quirks. It's like learning a secret doggy language, and honestly, it's pretty awesome.